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Eco Progressive Attributes

• Eco System and Environmental Conservation
  
  • 100% sustainably harvested materials
    • All materials in the products were harvested such that the rate of use is no greater than the rate of regeneration.
  • No toxic materials used
    
  • Prevents ecological destruction
    
  • Protects endangered habitats and/or destruction of endangered habitats
    
  • Independent certification (e.g. FSC)
• Environmentally-responsible Agricultural Practices
  
  • Materials grown without of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or chemical fertilizers
  • No genetically-modified organism (GMO) ingredients
• Habitat Restoration And Species Preservation
  

  Protection of native species or responsible conservation of traditionally-harvested species

• Low Energy Consumption
  
  • Production facilities are certified low energy users
  • Production facilities have an energy efficiency program
• Low Resource Consumption
  
  •  Reduction or elimination of waste
    • 50% of product inputs from post-consumer waste.
    • 50% of product inputs from biodegradable materials (e.g. untreated seashells, bamboo, sustainably-harvested wood, fibres).
    • no release of toxic substances to nature.
  • re-use, reclamation or recycling of waste extraneous to manufacturing process.
  • Reduced Packaging.
• Renewable Energy/Clean Energy
  
  • Renewable energy makes up 50% or more of required energy
  • Low or no carbon emissions associated with production (or through purchase of off sets)
  • Low or offset carbon or carbon-neutral shipping

Socially Progressive Attributes

• Improving the Community
  
  • Supports health care initiatives
  • Supports improved community infrastructure (e.g. water supply, child care, etc.)
  • Supports education and/or training
  • Supports or enhances local arts and culture
  • Conserves preservation of knowledge of local/traditional materials, techniques and production
  • Supports employee community involvement
  • Philanthropy
• Improving the Human Condition
  
  • Fights poverty/supports local food programs
  • Employs disadvantaged persons
  • Supports/provides employment or economic opportunities for women
  • Provides opportunities for marginalized and/or economically disadvantaged persons

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